Long run with USB or Toslink?

I've got to run about 4 to 5 meters of cable to connect a DAC to part of a computer/TV system. My cable choices are USB or toslink. I've heard USB does not do well with long runs. Any thoughts? Thanks.

aphex22909-02-2010 10:23pm

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xti16 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,525 posts 09-02-2010 at 11:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As Ericjcabrere notes the Toslink is the way to go. Don't push usb to that length.
ballan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 184 posts 09-03-2010 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a well polished and terminated toslink cable. Don't mess with USB at that length.
sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 09-03-2010 at 05:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Technically toslink can go up to 10M without signal booster but in reality, unless it is made of quartz glass fibers, you won't want to go longer than 5M.
aphex229 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 09-04-2010 at 08:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice. Toslink it will be.

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